The upgraded 2017 BMW 4 Series range will arrive in Australia this June, with headline changes being the addition of new LED lighting, iDrive 6 and revised suspension tuning — and price hikes of up to $2000.
The latest 4 Series LCI (short for Life Cycle Impulse, the company’s term for update) also spells the end of the 420d diesel option. Thus the 4 Series coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe hatchback range will come in 420i, 430i and 440i petrol forms only.
Volkswagen engages bank to sell Ducati to pay for Dieselgate costs - report
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The Volkswagen Group has reportedly taken the first steps to selling off motorcycle maker Ducati.
Sources have told Reuters that the Volkswagen Group has engaged Evercore, a banking advisory firm, to sound out possible buyers for Ducati.
Holden's 230km/h U-2 Dragon support vehicle is an Aussie-built sedan
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Australian forces support allied armies all over the world, but one particular piece of Australian machinery plays a critical role in guiding one of the world's oldest spy planes in safely — at over 230km/h.
The U-2 Dragon is a jet-powered Lockheed spy plane that cruises at 70,000 feet above the earth, around double the cruising altitude of a QANTAS domestic plane.
The Honda Civic and Hyundai i30 have been awarded five-star safety ratings by independent crash-testing firm ANCAP.
Following the disappointing two-star result for the Great Wall Steed ute, the two popular small cars scored top marks, while the Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo Activity lifestyle van was also awarded the full five stars.
Great Wall Steed flunks ANCAP test with two-star rating
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The budget Great Wall Steed ute has scored a shocking two stars in the latest round of ANCAP crash testing, against the 2016 ratings criteria.
In response, Great Wall Motors Australia said it was disappointed, but accepted it needed to improve to meet our market's standards.
